‎The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser by Sestina

I. Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:35

II. Great Parent, Hail!

Peter Whelan, Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:12

III. Another Century Commencing

Anthony Gregory, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:23

IV. After War’s Alarms Repeated

Christopher Bowen, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

3:01

V. Awful Matron Take Thy Seat

Peter Whelan, Aaron O’Hare, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:18

VI. She Was the First Who Did Inspire

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory, Christopher Bowen, Sestina

1:56

VII. Succeeding Princes Next Recite

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aaron O’Hare, Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan

1:43

VIII. But Chiefly Recommend to Fame

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:36

IX. Symphony

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:58

X. The Royal Patron Sung. Repair

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:26

XI. Then a Second Ormond’s Story

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Maria Keohane

2:40

A New Irish Tune, Z. 646 "Lilliburlero" (Arr. for Lute by Pablo FitzGerald)

Pablo FitzGerald

2:26

No. 1, Overture

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

2:44

No. 2, Recitativo. Such Harmony (Apollo)

Anthony Gregory, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:38

No. 3, Aria. Tuneful Virgins (Apollo)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Anthony Gregory

1:31

No. 4, A Ground. No Other, Than Immortal Lays (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Sestina, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

3:58

No. 5, Menuet & Recitativo. She Climbs the Highest Pyramids of Glory (Calliope)

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:16

No. 6, Aria. Anna’s Deathless Acts Rehearsing (Calliope)

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:46

No. 7, Recitativo. Whilst Providence Supports Her (Clio)

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Aisling Kenny

0:09

No. 8, Aria. Future Ages (Clio)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:55

No. 9, Recitativo. She Shines With Heavenly Graces (Erato)

Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:19

No. 10, Aria. British Ladies’ Matchless Charms (Erato)

Sarah Thursfield, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

2:15

No. 11, Chorus. The Bold Britons from Field When Returned

Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina

1:54

No. 12, Recitativo. Her Pleasing Aspect Charmeth! (Thalia)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:36

No. 13, Aria. In Fortune’s Chariot Riding (Thalia)

Peter Whelan, Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:58

No. 14, Recitativo. Her Conquering Arms Implored (Melpomene)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:12

No. 15, Aria. Our Britain Never Gained (Melpomene)

Maria Keohane, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:28

No. 16, Recitativo. Let Her but Wish (Terpsichore)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sinéad O’Kelly, Peter Whelan

0:20

No. 17, Aria. Fortune Caressing (Terpsichore)

Sinéad O’Kelly, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:02

No. 18, Chorus. True Loyalty’s All Shining

Sestina, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

1:05

No. 19, Recitativo. These Tides of Joy O’erflowing (Euterpe)

Aisling Kenny, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan

0:15

No. 20, Aria. Laurels That Adorn Her (Euterpe)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Aisling Kenny

2:34

No. 21, Recitativo. How Many Ways She Conquers (Polymnia)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

0:19

No. 22, Aria. Brightest Star (Polymnia)

Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan, Maria Keohane

3:36

No. 23, Recitativo. Oh! Could She Ever Stay! (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

0:22

No. 24, Aria. Britain Fear to Lose Her Glory (Urania)

Aisling Kenny, Peter Whelan, Irish Baroque Orchestra

1:44

No. 25, Recitativo. By Reason Anna Steereth (The Nine Muses & Apollo)

Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Sestina, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory

0:42

No. 26, Aria à 2 & Chorus. While the Wheels of Time Are Moving (Calliope & Apollo)

Sestina, Peter Whelan, Anthony Gregory, Maria Keohane, Irish Baroque Orchestra

3:33

Sín síos agus suas liom

Aisling Kenny

1:21

Henry Purcell

Composer
Johann Kusser

Composer
Sestina

Chorus, Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Irish Baroque Orchestra

Baroque Music Ensemble
Peter Whelan

Harpsichord, Conductor

Mark Chambers

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Producer
Philip Hobbs

Engineer
Julia Thomas

Mastering Engineer, Post Production Engineer, Editing Engineer
Samantha Owens

Liner Notes
James Malton

Cover Art
Marc Veinturier

Keyboard Technician
Ciara Cavanagh

Orchestra Manager
Marco Borggreve

Photography
Timothée Van Der Stegen

Label Manager
Sarah Doyle

Photography
Doireann Kelly

Orchestra Manager

The Hibernian Muse. Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser

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